goddamn

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection expressing strong emotion, often anger or disgust.

  - "He broke my favorite vase, and I said goddamn."
  - "She served us cold food at a fancy restaurant – goddamn it!"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɒd.dæm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dadgum , gorram , goddamned , godsdamn , gods damn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with goddamn
damn , scam , jam , psalm , gam , ham

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Variants

List of all variants of goddamn that leads to same result
goddam , goddamn , goddamns , goddams , goddammed , goddamming , goddamned , goddamning

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the interjection 'goddamn' is uncertain, but it is believed to have developed from the combination of 'God's damn' or 'God Almighty' and the use of the word 'damn' as a euphemism for 'damnation'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'goddamn' is not considered a curse word in some languages, such as Dutch and German, where it is simply an expression of surprise or disbelief.

2. The longest recorded use of the word 'goddamn' in a single sentence is 2,657 letters long and was recorded in 1932 by the author S. J. Perelman.

3. In the United States, the use of the word 'goddamn' in public schools and on the radio was prohibited until the 1960s and 1970s, respectively.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphemisms: Euphemisms are words or phrases used in place of harsh, blunt, or offensive language. 'Goddamn' is an example of an euphemism for 'damnation' or 'hell'.

2. Interjections: Interjections are words or phrases used to express strong emotions, often exclamations or expressions of surprise or disbelief. 'Goddamn' is an example of an interjection.

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Culture

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In literature, 'goddamn' has been used extensively as a colloquial expression to convey strong emotions. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan uses the word to express his frustration and anger. In music, 'goddamn' is a common expletive in various genres, including rock, hip hop, and blues.

How to Memorize "goddamn"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the situation where you might use the word 'goddamn'. For example, imagine someone breaking a valuable item, and you exclaim, 'Goddamn!'

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'goddamn' with strong emotions, such as anger, frustration, or disappointment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as 'God Damn Angry Man', to help remember the meaning and usage of the word.

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